Tag: flood
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New book discusses extreme weather events like Winter Storm Uri
Article originally written by Ava English Texas has 10 different climatic zones, making it vulnerable to extreme events such as tropical storms and hurricanes, extreme precipitation, heat and cold spells, heavy snowstorms, severe flooding, droughts, and wildfires. The book “Climate Change and Extreme Events,” recently published by Elsevier, explores the relationship between these types of climate…
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Water wells need to be tested after flood
Article originally written by Joel Pigg The Texas Well Owner Network (TWON) is reminding residents that if their water wells become flooded, they should have their well water tested. Diane Boellstorff, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service water resource specialist, College Station, said private water well owners whose wells flood should assume their well water is contaminated until screened.…
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Texas flood planning is changing
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay Texas is tackling a big change to the statewide flood planning system, and there is an opportunity for Texans to be a part of it. “The statewide flood planning for the state of Texas is an ambitious undertaking, which is unique and first of its kind,” said Reem Zoun,…
